February 2025
March 2025
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade topped \$1 trillion, a 14.4 percent rise year-on-year, driven by tourism fueled by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, exceeding expectations and setting a new record.
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade topped \$1 trillion, a 14.4 percent rise year-on-year, driven by tourism fueled by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, exceeding expectations and setting a new record.
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48% Bias Score
Arab League Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
Major Arab nations and the Arab League rejected US President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan following his January 25th suggestion to displace Palestinians from Gaza, citing the extensive damage caused by 15 months of Israeli bombardment resulting in over 47,000 deaths and ...
Arab League Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
Major Arab nations and the Arab League rejected US President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan following his January 25th suggestion to displace Palestinians from Gaza, citing the extensive damage caused by 15 months of Israeli bombardment resulting in over 47,000 deaths and ...
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44% Bias Score
China Honors Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
People in China and abroad recently marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Dr. Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers fighting Japanese invaders during World War II, highlighting his legacy of internationalism and its impact on modern medical diplomacy.
China Honors Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
People in China and abroad recently marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Dr. Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers fighting Japanese invaders during World War II, highlighting his legacy of internationalism and its impact on modern medical diplomacy.
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28% Bias Score
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
At a Melbourne Chinese New Year celebration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton both expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, citing increased trade and the importance of people-to-people ties, while Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian noted a...
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
At a Melbourne Chinese New Year celebration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton both expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, citing increased trade and the importance of people-to-people ties, while Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian noted a...
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40% Bias Score
Commemoration Honors WWII Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune's Legacy in China
People from home and abroad recently commemorated the 85th death anniversary of Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who served in China during WWII, treating thousands of soldiers and inspiring international cooperation, as highlighted in a ceremony at the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery.
Commemoration Honors WWII Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune's Legacy in China
People from home and abroad recently commemorated the 85th death anniversary of Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who served in China during WWII, treating thousands of soldiers and inspiring international cooperation, as highlighted in a ceremony at the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery.
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40% Bias Score
Rubiales Trial Begins: Sexual Assault and Coercion Charges
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), stands trial in Spain, accused of sexual assault and coercion against footballer Jennifer Hermoso for an unwanted kiss after the 2023 Women's World Cup final, with the trial including testimony from multiple witnesses a...
Rubiales Trial Begins: Sexual Assault and Coercion Charges
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), stands trial in Spain, accused of sexual assault and coercion against footballer Jennifer Hermoso for an unwanted kiss after the 2023 Women's World Cup final, with the trial including testimony from multiple witnesses a...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Threaten Australian Exports
President Trump's re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has sent the Australian sharemarket down almost 2 per cent and the Australian dollar to a five-year low, prompting the Australian government to lobby for exemptions for Australian exports, despite past successes.
Trump Tariffs Threaten Australian Exports
President Trump's re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has sent the Australian sharemarket down almost 2 per cent and the Australian dollar to a five-year low, prompting the Australian government to lobby for exemptions for Australian exports, despite past successes.
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56% Bias Score
CFMEU Official's Car Firebombed Amid Industry Violence
A senior CFMEU official's car was firebombed outside their Sydney home early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and safety measures for the official, amid concerns about ongoing violence and intimidation within the construction industry.
CFMEU Official's Car Firebombed Amid Industry Violence
A senior CFMEU official's car was firebombed outside their Sydney home early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and safety measures for the official, amid concerns about ongoing violence and intimidation within the construction industry.
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40% Bias Score
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion
In 2024, China's services trade hit \$1.05 trillion, a 14.4 percent year-on-year increase driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, signaling enhanced international competitiveness.
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion
In 2024, China's services trade hit \$1.05 trillion, a 14.4 percent year-on-year increase driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, signaling enhanced international competitiveness.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Optiscan's Gen2 Endomicroscope Launches Pre-Clinical Trial in Germany
Optiscan Imaging, an ASX-listed medtech company, launched a pre-clinical study in Germany for its second-generation flexible endomicroscope, aiming to improve gastrointestinal disease diagnosis and treatment using real-time cellular-level imaging; this collaboration with the University Medical Cente...
Optiscan's Gen2 Endomicroscope Launches Pre-Clinical Trial in Germany
Optiscan Imaging, an ASX-listed medtech company, launched a pre-clinical study in Germany for its second-generation flexible endomicroscope, aiming to improve gastrointestinal disease diagnosis and treatment using real-time cellular-level imaging; this collaboration with the University Medical Cente...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's High Household Debt Forces Central Bank Tightrope Walk
South Korea's Bank of Korea grapples with high household debt (91% of GDP in Q2 2024, exceeding other advanced economies and Asian nations), impacting economic growth and forcing careful monetary policy decisions to avoid inflation and potential economic catastrophe due to factors like the unique 'j...
South Korea's High Household Debt Forces Central Bank Tightrope Walk
South Korea's Bank of Korea grapples with high household debt (91% of GDP in Q2 2024, exceeding other advanced economies and Asian nations), impacting economic growth and forcing careful monetary policy decisions to avoid inflation and potential economic catastrophe due to factors like the unique 'j...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Climate Rollbacks Present $80 Billion Opportunity for Australia
President Trump's climate rollbacks create an $80 billion market opportunity for clean energy technologies, benefiting Australia due to existing trade agreements and investments; however, competition and policy implementation are critical factors for success.
Trump's Climate Rollbacks Present $80 Billion Opportunity for Australia
President Trump's climate rollbacks create an $80 billion market opportunity for clean energy technologies, benefiting Australia due to existing trade agreements and investments; however, competition and policy implementation are critical factors for success.
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44% Bias Score